Bitcoin's price has surpassed the $97,000 mark, showing a 3.65% increase in the last 24 hours.

Crypto analysts predict that by the end of 2026, BTC's price could range from $95,807 to $163,464.

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) has launched Bitcoin volatility futures.

Altcoin market status:

Ethereum (ETH): Trading above the $3,500 level.

Zcash (ZEC): Has shown significant growth — the price has surged by 150% over the last month.

Today's top gainers: Nitro (+20.27%), Collector Crypt (+20.29%), and Dash (+19.81%).

Regulation and security:

A critical vulnerability has been discovered in Bitcoin Core, as reported by industry publications.

The White House is preparing to announce the creation of a strategic Bitcoin reserve.